There are few options remaining for the future of the long-vacant Phillips Avenue Elementary School. One is a proposal to build apartments in the building.
The City of New Bedford’s Community Preservation Committee is hosting two public hearings, at which project proposals will be presented before the CPC.
Gov. Charlie Baker is proposing a 2.6 percent growth in state spending, filing a $40.905 billion budget for fiscal 2019 Wednesday that calls for changes at MassHealth and a tax on short-term housing rentals.
Students at New Bedford's Gomes Elementary School may have the opportunity to become proficient in English and Spanish, regardless of their native language.